WHITLEY is known as the centre of football in Reading; the home of the Royals and John Madejski Academy.
But for 67 years, Robson Rovers dominated the Saturday league scene before relegation from the Senior Division saw them fold in 2009.
The Whitley Community Museum recently posted this photo of the team from the 1970s as they geared up for a semi-final showdown with Thatcham Reserves in the Berks and Buck Intermediate Cup.
Curator David Turner said: “Rabsons were known as The Pride of South Reading. When posting photographs from way back when you are inevitably going to receive comments that will highlight both good and sad times.
“This particular photograph provoked so many memories from school mates, team mates and close neighbours. Fashion is always a talking point, especially when it comes to hairstyles. There are some great samples of that in this photograph.”
The cut donned by manager Ron Grinham, pictured on the far right, earned him the nickname George Best. His wife, Ann, left a comment expressing how lovely it was to see faces she recognised from the past.
With over 4,600 followers on Facebook, the Whitley Community Museum is an accessible online and in-person resource.
The group serves as a platform for residents past and present to share memories through photographs and comments.
It also allows group members to reconnect, with members reacquainting themselves with friends and schoolmates from decades ago.
The museum held a Whitley Way Back When event at the Community Cafe on Northumberland Avenue earlier this year to showcase its photographs and exhibits in-person.
For more information, search: Whitley Community Museum on www.facebook.com
